Quick Chicken Mole - Lexie's

Prep: 25 min

Cook: 20 min

Serves: 4 to 6

2 Tbls canola oil

1 medium onion

6 garlic cloves

¼ tsp ground cloves

½ tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp ground black pepper

½ tsp red pepper flakes

1 Tbls cocoa powder

½ cup smooth almond butter

1 cup canned crushed tomatoes

2 cups chicken broth

¼ tsp salt

1 slice white bread

1 ½ pound chicken breast

Dice onion. Cut white bread into small pieces. Cut chicken into ½ inch cubes.

In a Dutch oven, medium heat, combine oil, onion, garlic, cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, red pepper flakes and cocoa powder. Sauté 5 minutes.

Add the almond butter and mix until it melts into the other ingredients. Add the tomatoes, broth, salt and bread and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken and return to simmer.

Cover and cook 12-15 min. or until the chicken is cooked through.